IOGear GCS1772 - Manual (Page 15)

INTRODUCTION
Hot Plugging
The GCS1772/GCS1774 supports USB hot plugging
– components can be removed and added back into
the installation by unplugging their cables from the
USB hub ports without the need to shut the unit down.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to Power Off the KVM unit,
before starting it back up you must do the following:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to
the switch.
2. Unplug power adapter cable from the switch
3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch’s power
adapter cable back in.
4. After the switch is up, Power On the computers.
Port ID Numbering
Each CPU port on the GCS1772/GCS1774 switch is
assigned a port number (1 or 2 for GCS1772; 1 to 4 for
GCS1774). The port numbers are marked on the rear
panel of the switch.
The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU
port number it is connected to. For example, a
computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2.
The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets
the KVM USB peripheral and audio focus with the
Hotkey port selection method.
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Operation